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US: Candlelight Vigil for Charlie Kirk Held in Orem, Utah

A candlelight vigil was held at Orem City Center Park in Utah, on Thursday, September 11, for conservative activist Charlie Kirk, a close ally of Donald Trump, who was fatally shot while speaking at Utah Valley University on Wednesday.

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US: Candlelight Vigil for Charlie Kirk Held in Orem, Utah 2

A candlelight vigil was held at Orem City Center Park in Utah, on Thursday, September 11, for conservative activist Charlie Kirk, a close ally of Donald Trump, who was fatally shot while speaking at Utah Valley University on Wednesday.

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Tribute To The Victims Of The Terrorist Attacks 13/11 - Bataclan - Paris

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier pays his respect during a ceremony at the Bataclan music hall in Paris on November 13, 2024, to pay tribute to the victims on the day marking the ninth anniversary of the Paris attacks of November 13, 2015, in which 130 civilians were killed. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tribute To The Victims Of The Terrorist Attacks 13/11 - Bataclan - Paris

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier, flanked by Paris' mayor Anne Hidalgo (C-L), pays his respect during a ceremony at the Bataclan music hall in Paris on November 13, 2024, to pay tribute to the victims on the day marking the ninth anniversary of the Paris attacks of November 13, 2015, in which 130 civilians were killed. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tribute To The Victims Of The Terrorist Attacks 13/11 - Bataclan - Paris

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier, flanked by Paris' mayor Anne Hidalgo (C-L), pays his respect during a ceremony at the Bataclan music hall in Paris on November 13, 2024, to pay tribute to the victims on the day marking the ninth anniversary of the Paris attacks of November 13, 2015, in which 130 civilians were killed. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tribute To The Victims Of The Terrorist Attacks 13/11 - Bataclan - Paris

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier, flanked by Paris' mayor Anne Hidalgo (C-L), pays his respect during a ceremony at the Bataclan music hall in Paris on November 13, 2024, to pay tribute to the victims on the day marking the ninth anniversary of the Paris attacks of November 13, 2015, in which 130 civilians were killed. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tribute To The Victims Of The Terrorist Attacks 13/11 - Bataclan - Paris

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier, flanked by Paris' mayor Anne Hidalgo (C-L), pays his respect during a ceremony at the Bataclan music hall in Paris on November 13, 2024, to pay tribute to the victims on the day marking the ninth anniversary of the Paris attacks of November 13, 2015, in which 130 civilians were killed. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tribute To The Victims Of The Terrorist Attacks 13/11 - Bataclan - Paris

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier, flanked by Paris' mayor Anne Hidalgo (C-L), pays his respect during a ceremony at the Bataclan music hall in Paris on November 13, 2024, to pay tribute to the victims on the day marking the ninth anniversary of the Paris attacks of November 13, 2015, in which 130 civilians were killed. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tribute To The Victims Of The Terrorist Attacks 13/11 - Bataclan - Paris

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier pays his respect during a ceremony at the Bataclan music hall in Paris on November 13, 2024, to pay tribute to the victims on the day marking the ninth anniversary of the Paris attacks of November 13, 2015, in which 130 civilians were killed. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tribute To The Victims Of The Terrorist Attacks 13/11 - Bataclan - Paris

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier pays his respect during a ceremony at the Bataclan music hall in Paris on November 13, 2024, to pay tribute to the victims on the day marking the ninth anniversary of the Paris attacks of November 13, 2015, in which 130 civilians were killed. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tribute To The Victims Of The Terrorist Attacks 13/11 - Bataclan - Paris

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier pays his respect during a ceremony at the Bataclan music hall in Paris on November 13, 2024, to pay tribute to the victims on the day marking the ninth anniversary of the Paris attacks of November 13, 2015, in which 130 civilians were killed. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tribute To The Victims Of The Terrorist Attacks 13/11 - Bataclan - Paris

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier pays his respect during a ceremony at the Bataclan music hall in Paris on November 13, 2024, to pay tribute to the victims on the day marking the ninth anniversary of the Paris attacks of November 13, 2015, in which 130 civilians were killed. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tribute To The Victims Of The Terrorist Attacks 13/11 - Bataclan - Paris

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier pays his respect during a ceremony at the Bataclan music hall in Paris on November 13, 2024, to pay tribute to the victims on the day marking the ninth anniversary of the Paris attacks of November 13, 2015, in which 130 civilians were killed. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tribute To The Victims Of The Terrorist Attacks 13/11 - Bataclan - Paris

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier pays his respect during a ceremony at the Bataclan music hall in Paris on November 13, 2024, to pay tribute to the victims on the day marking the ninth anniversary of the Paris attacks of November 13, 2015, in which 130 civilians were killed. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tribute To The Victims Of The Terrorist Attacks 13/11 - Bataclan - Paris

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier pays his respect during a ceremony at the Bataclan music hall in Paris on November 13, 2024, to pay tribute to the victims on the day marking the ninth anniversary of the Paris attacks of November 13, 2015, in which 130 civilians were killed. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tribute To The Victims Of The Terrorist Attacks 13/11 - Bataclan - Paris

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier pays his respect during a ceremony at the Bataclan music hall in Paris on November 13, 2024, to pay tribute to the victims on the day marking the ninth anniversary of the Paris attacks of November 13, 2015, in which 130 civilians were killed. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tribute To The Victims Of The Terrorist Attacks 13/11 - Bataclan - Paris

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier pays his respect during a ceremony at the Bataclan music hall in Paris on November 13, 2024, to pay tribute to the victims on the day marking the ninth anniversary of the Paris attacks of November 13, 2015, in which 130 civilians were killed. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tribute To The Victims Of The Terrorist Attacks 13/11 - Bataclan - Paris

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier pays his respect during a ceremony at the Bataclan music hall in Paris on November 13, 2024, to pay tribute to the victims on the day marking the ninth anniversary of the Paris attacks of November 13, 2015, in which 130 civilians were killed. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tribute To The Victims Of The Terrorist Attacks 13/11 - Bataclan - Paris

French Prime Minister Michel Barnier pays his respect during a ceremony at the Bataclan music hall in Paris on November 13, 2024, to pay tribute to the victims on the day marking the ninth anniversary of the Paris attacks of November 13, 2015, in which 130 civilians were killed. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tribute To The Victims Of The Terrorist Attacks 13/11 - Bataclan - Paris

(From L) President of the Life for Paris victims association Arthur Denouveaux, Paris' mayor Anne Hidalgo, French Prime Minister Michel Barnier and President of the association "13Onze15 Fraternite-Verite" Philippe Duperron pay their respect during a ceremony at the Bataclan music hall in Paris on November 13, 2024, to pay tribute to the victims on the day marking the ninth anniversary of the Paris attacks of November 13, 2015, in which 130 civilians were killed. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tribute To The Victims Of The Terrorist Attacks 13/11 - Bataclan - Paris

A local resident pays his respect during a ceremony at the Bataclan music hall in Paris on November 13, 2024, to pay tribute to the victims on the day marking the ninth anniversary of the Paris attacks of November 13, 2015, in which 130 civilians were killed. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tribute To The Victims Of The Terrorist Attacks 13/11 - Bataclan - Paris

A local resident pays his respect during a ceremony at the Bataclan music hall in Paris on November 13, 2024, to pay tribute to the victims on the day marking the ninth anniversary of the Paris attacks of November 13, 2015, in which 130 civilians were killed. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tribute To The Victims Of The Terrorist Attacks 13/11 - Bataclan - Paris

A local resident pays his respect during a ceremony at the Bataclan music hall in Paris on November 13, 2024, to pay tribute to the victims on the day marking the ninth anniversary of the Paris attacks of November 13, 2015, in which 130 civilians were killed. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tribute To The Victims Of The Terrorist Attacks 13/11 - Bataclan - Paris

(From L) President of the Life for Paris victims association Arthur Denouveaux, Paris' mayor Anne Hidalgo, French Prime Minister Michel Barnier and President of the association "13Onze15 Fraternite-Verite" Philippe Duperron pay their respect during a ceremony at the Bataclan music hall in Paris on November 13, 2024, to pay tribute to the victims on the day marking the ninth anniversary of the Paris attacks of November 13, 2015, in which 130 civilians were killed. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tribute To The Victims Of The Terrorist Attacks 13/11 - Bataclan - Paris

A local resident pays his respect during a ceremony at the Bataclan music hall in Paris on November 13, 2024, to pay tribute to the victims on the day marking the ninth anniversary of the Paris attacks of November 13, 2015, in which 130 civilians were killed. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tribute To The Victims Of The Terrorist Attacks 13/11 - Bataclan - Paris

(From L) President of the Life for Paris victims association Arthur Denouveaux, Paris' mayor Anne Hidalgo, French Prime Minister Michel Barnier and President of the association "13Onze15 Fraternite-Verite" Philippe Duperron pay their respect during a ceremony at the Bataclan music hall in Paris on November 13, 2024, to pay tribute to the victims on the day marking the ninth anniversary of the Paris attacks of November 13, 2015, in which 130 civilians were killed. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tribute To The Victims Of The Terrorist Attacks 13/11 - Bataclan - Paris

(From L) President of the Life for Paris victims association Arthur Denouveaux, Paris' mayor Anne Hidalgo, French Prime Minister Michel Barnier and President of the association "13Onze15 Fraternite-Verite" Philippe Duperron pay their respect during a ceremony at the Bataclan music hall in Paris on November 13, 2024, to pay tribute to the victims on the day marking the ninth anniversary of the Paris attacks of November 13, 2015, in which 130 civilians were killed. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tribute To The Victims Of The Terrorist Attacks 13/11 - Bataclan - Paris

(From L) President of the Life for Paris victims association Arthur Denouveaux, Paris' mayor Anne Hidalgo, French Prime Minister Michel Barnier and President of the association "13Onze15 Fraternite-Verite" Philippe Duperron pay their respect during a ceremony at the Bataclan music hall in Paris on November 13, 2024, to pay tribute to the victims on the day marking the ninth anniversary of the Paris attacks of November 13, 2015, in which 130 civilians were killed. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tribute To The Victims Of The Terrorist Attacks 13/11 - Bataclan - Paris

(From L) President of the Life for Paris victims association Arthur Denouveaux, Paris' mayor Anne Hidalgo, French Prime Minister Michel Barnier and President of the association "13Onze15 Fraternite-Verite" Philippe Duperron pay their respect during a ceremony at the Bataclan music hall in Paris on November 13, 2024, to pay tribute to the victims on the day marking the ninth anniversary of the Paris attacks of November 13, 2015, in which 130 civilians were killed. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tribute To The Victims Of The Terrorist Attacks 13/11 - Bataclan - Paris

(From L) President of the Life for Paris victims association Arthur Denouveaux, Paris' mayor Anne Hidalgo, French Prime Minister Michel Barnier and President of the association "13Onze15 Fraternite-Verite" Philippe Duperron pay their respect during a ceremony at the Bataclan music hall in Paris on November 13, 2024, to pay tribute to the victims on the day marking the ninth anniversary of the Paris attacks of November 13, 2015, in which 130 civilians were killed. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tribute To The Victims Of The Terrorist Attacks 13/11 - Bataclan - Paris

(From L) President of the Life for Paris victims association Arthur Denouveaux, Paris' mayor Anne Hidalgo, French Prime Minister Michel Barnier and President of the association "13Onze15 Fraternite-Verite" Philippe Duperron pay their respect during a ceremony at the Bataclan music hall in Paris on November 13, 2024, to pay tribute to the victims on the day marking the ninth anniversary of the Paris attacks of November 13, 2015, in which 130 civilians were killed. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tribute To The Victims Of The Terrorist Attacks 13/11 - Bataclan - Paris

(From L) President of the Life for Paris victims association Arthur Denouveaux, Paris' mayor Anne Hidalgo, French Prime Minister Michel Barnier and President of the association "13Onze15 Fraternite-Verite" Philippe Duperron pay their respect during a ceremony at the Bataclan music hall in Paris on November 13, 2024, to pay tribute to the victims on the day marking the ninth anniversary of the Paris attacks of November 13, 2015, in which 130 civilians were killed. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tribute To The Victims Of The Terrorist Attacks 13/11 - La Bonne Biere - Paris

French Secretary of State for Citizenship and Fight against Discriminations Othman Nasrou (C-L), Paris' mayor Anne Hidalgo, President of the Life for Paris victims association Arthur Denouveaux (L) and President of the association "13Onze15 Fraternite-Verite" Philippe Duperron pay their respect during a ceremony at the bar "La Bonne Biere" in Paris on November 13, 2024, to pay tribute to the victims on the day marking the ninth anniversary of the Paris attacks of November 13, 2015, in which 130 civilians were killed. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tribute To The Victims Of The Terrorist Attacks 13/11 - Saint-Denis

Victime pay respect during a ceremony in Saint-Denis, on the outskirts of Paris, on November 13, 2024, to pay tribute to the victims on the day marking the ninth anniversary of the Paris attacks of November 13, 2015, in which 130 civilians were killed. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tribute To The Victims Of The Terrorist Attacks 13/11 - Saint-Denis

Victime pay respect during a ceremony in Saint-Denis, on the outskirts of Paris, on November 13, 2024, to pay tribute to the victims on the day marking the ninth anniversary of the Paris attacks of November 13, 2015, in which 130 civilians were killed. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tribute To The Victims Of The Terrorist Attacks 13/11 - La Bonne Biere - Paris

French Secretary of State for Citizenship and Fight against Discriminations Othman Nasrou (C-L), Paris' mayor Anne Hidalgo, President of the Life for Paris victims association Arthur Denouveaux (L) and President of the association "13Onze15 Fraternite-Verite" Philippe Duperron pay their respect during a ceremony at the bar "La Bonne Biere" in Paris on November 13, 2024, to pay tribute to the victims on the day marking the ninth anniversary of the Paris attacks of November 13, 2015, in which 130 civilians were killed. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tribute To The Victims Of The Terrorist Attacks 13/11 - La Bonne Biere - Paris

French Secretary of State for Citizenship and Fight against Discriminations Othman Nasrou (C-L), Paris' mayor Anne Hidalgo, President of the Life for Paris victims association Arthur Denouveaux (L) and President of the association "13Onze15 Fraternite-Verite" Philippe Duperron pay their respect during a ceremony at the bar "La Bonne Biere" in Paris on November 13, 2024, to pay tribute to the victims on the day marking the ninth anniversary of the Paris attacks of November 13, 2015, in which 130 civilians were killed. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tribute To The Victims Of The Terrorist Attacks 13/11 - Petit Cambodge - Paris

(From L) President of the Life for Paris victims association Arthur Denouveaux, Paris' mayor Anne Hidalgo, French Secretary of State for Citizenship and Fight against Discriminations Othman Nasrou and President of the association "13Onze15 Fraternite-Verite" Philippe Duperron pay their respect during a ceremony at the bar "Le Carillon" and the restaurant "Le Petit Cambodge" in Paris on November 13, 2024, to pay tribute to the victims on the day marking the ninth anniversary of the Paris attacks of November 13, 2015, in which 130 civilians were killed. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tribute To The Victims Of The Terrorist Attacks 13/11 - Petit Cambodge - Paris

(From L) President of the Life for Paris victims association Arthur Denouveaux, Paris' mayor Anne Hidalgo, French Secretary of State for Citizenship and Fight against Discriminations Othman Nasrou and President of the association "13Onze15 Fraternite-Verite" Philippe Duperron pay their respect during a ceremony at the bar "Le Carillon" and the restaurant "Le Petit Cambodge" in Paris on November 13, 2024, to pay tribute to the victims on the day marking the ninth anniversary of the Paris attacks of November 13, 2015, in which 130 civilians were killed. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tribute To The Victims Of The Terrorist Attacks 13/11 - Petit Cambodge - Paris

(From L) President of the Life for Paris victims association Arthur Denouveaux, Paris' mayor Anne Hidalgo, French Secretary of State for Citizenship and Fight against Discriminations Othman Nasrou and President of the association "13Onze15 Fraternite-Verite" Philippe Duperron pay their respect during a ceremony at the bar "Le Carillon" and the restaurant "Le Petit Cambodge" in Paris on November 13, 2024, to pay tribute to the victims on the day marking the ninth anniversary of the Paris attacks of November 13, 2015, in which 130 civilians were killed. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tribute To The Victims Of The Terrorist Attacks 13/11 - Petit Cambodge - Paris

(From L) President of the Life for Paris victims association Arthur Denouveaux, Paris' mayor Anne Hidalgo, French Secretary of State for Citizenship and Fight against Discriminations Othman Nasrou and President of the association "13Onze15 Fraternite-Verite" Philippe Duperron pay their respect during a ceremony at the bar "Le Carillon" and the restaurant "Le Petit Cambodge" in Paris on November 13, 2024, to pay tribute to the victims on the day marking the ninth anniversary of the Paris attacks of November 13, 2015, in which 130 civilians were killed. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Tribute To The Victims Of The Terrorist Attacks 13/11 - Petit Cambodge - Paris

(From L) President of the Life for Paris victims association Arthur Denouveaux, Paris' mayor Anne Hidalgo, French Secretary of State for Citizenship and Fight against Discriminations Othman Nasrou and President of the association "13Onze15 Fraternite-Verite" Philippe Duperron pay their respect during a ceremony at the bar "Le Carillon" and the restaurant "Le Petit Cambodge" in Paris on November 13, 2024, to pay tribute to the victims on the day marking the ninth anniversary of the Paris attacks of November 13, 2015, in which 130 civilians were killed. Photo by Alexis Jumeau/ABACAPRESS.COM

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All Souls Day Celebration - India

A woman lights a candle over a cross as she pay respect at the grave of her loved ones during the All Souls Day celebrations, at the Kolkata cemetery. Kolkata, India, November 2, 2024. Photo by Dipa Chakraborty/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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All Souls Day Celebration - India

A woman lights candles over a cross as she pay respect at the grave of her loved ones during the All Souls Day celebrations, at the Kolkata cemetery. Kolkata, India, November 2, 2024. Photo by Dipa Chakraborty/Eyepix Group/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ugandan Olympic Athlete Rebecca Cheptegei Funeral

Members of Uganda People's Defence Force (UPDF) pay their respect at the funeral of the late Ugandan Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei at the burial in Bukwo, eastern Uganda, on Sept. 14, 2024. Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei, who died after allegedly being set on fire by her former boyfriend in Kenya, was laid to rest at her ancestral home in Bukwo in eastern Uganda on Saturday. Photo by Adreena Nakasujja/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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Ugandan Olympic Athlete Rebecca Cheptegei Funeral

Members of Uganda People's Defence Force (UPDF) pay their respect at the funeral of the late Ugandan Olympic athlete Rebecca Cheptegei at the burial in Bukwo, eastern Uganda, on Sept. 14, 2024. Ugandan Olympian Rebecca Cheptegei, who died after allegedly being set on fire by her former boyfriend in Kenya, was laid to rest at her ancestral home in Bukwo in eastern Uganda on Saturday. Photo by Adreena Nakasujja/Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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VIETNAM-NGUYEN PHU TRONG-MOURNING

(240725) -- HANOI, July 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People queue up to pay respects to late General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong in Hanoi, Vietnam, July 25, 2024. A respect-paying ceremony for late General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong began Thursday in the Vietnamese capital Hanoi. A ceremony to lower the flag at half-mast was held at 6:00 a.m. local time (2300 GMT on Wednesday) here at Ba Dinh Square. The entire country observed a period of national mourning on Thursday and Friday. (VNA via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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VIETNAM-NGUYEN PHU TRONG-MOURNING

(240725) -- HANOI, July 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People queue on streets to pay respects to late General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong in Hanoi, Vietnam, July 25, 2024. A respect-paying ceremony for late General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong began Thursday in the Vietnamese capital Hanoi. A ceremony to lower the flag at half-mast was held at 6:00 a.m. local time (2300 GMT on Wednesday) here at Ba Dinh Square. The entire country observed a period of national mourning on Thursday and Friday. (VNA via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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VIETNAM-NGUYEN PHU TRONG-MOURNING

(240725) -- HANOI, July 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People queue on streets to pay respects to late General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong in Hanoi, Vietnam, July 25, 2024. A respect-paying ceremony for late General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong began Thursday in the Vietnamese capital Hanoi. A ceremony to lower the flag at half-mast was held at 6:00 a.m. local time (2300 GMT on Wednesday) here at Ba Dinh Square. The entire country observed a period of national mourning on Thursday and Friday. (VNA via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM

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VIETNAM-NGUYEN PHU TRONG-MOURNING

(240725) -- HANOI, July 25, 2024 Photo by Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM) -- People pay respects to late General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong at the National Funeral Hall in Hanoi, Vietnam, July 25, 2024. A respect-paying ceremony for late General Secretary of the Communist Party of Vietnam (CPV) Central Committee Nguyen Phu Trong began Thursday in the Vietnamese capital Hanoi. A ceremony to lower the flag at half-mast was held at 6:00 a.m. local time (2300 GMT on Wednesday) here at Ba Dinh Square. The entire country observed a period of national mourning on Thursday and Friday. (VNA via Xinhua/ABACAPRESS.COM